R De Giorgio, G Barbara, V Stanghellini, M Tonini, V Vasina, B Cola, R Corinaldesi, G Biagi, F De Ponti
Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie's syndrome) can be defined as a clinical condition with symptoms, signs and radiological appearance of acute large bowel obstruction unrelated to any mechanical cause. Recent reports of the efficacy of cholinesterase inhibitors in relieving acute colonic pseudo-obstruction have fuelled interest in the pharmacological treatment of this condition. The aim of the present review is to outline current perspectives in the pharmacological treatment of patients with acute colonic pseudo-obstruction...
November 2001: Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics